Can I have some opinions on my future plans in life?

Question

Let me start of by saying that I am 16 years old and about to be a Junior in High School. My mom is currently enrolled in college and my grandmother has her cosmetology license in cosmetology, she owns her own hair salon and she would love it if i followed in her footsteps, she even told me that if I did she would hand down her salon to me for free. I have always loved doing nails, hair and makeup and I would love to learn more about it so that's what I decided to per sue my career in. Recently my English teacher assigned us to figure out what college we Old like to go to, were we would live, how we would pay for rent and school. I am with a boy that I love so I have included him in some of the future plans but I am not depending on him to be there. So after I graduate High School, I would like to go to Paul Mitchell the School in Orlando. I have found a financial aid company that will pay for all the expenses. I would like to move into 1 of 2 apartments. The first apartment is 11 Min's away from my school and 29 Min's away from my boyfriends school, it costs $734/month. The second apartment is 4 Min's away from my school and still 29 Min's away from his school, it costs $733.month. If we both worked 48 hours/week for min. wage we would make about $3089.28/month after paying rent that would leave us about $2344.28/month to buy groceries and any other household items that we may need. Do you think that this is a good future plan? Do you think that it would be hard or easy to live with that money? Do you think that it is a realistic plan? It would be very helpful to me if you gave advice. I would love if advice was not mean but caring and helping if there are some things you disagree on. Thank you (:

Answer 1

That'll make a fine basis for an English class essay. But in real life you can't depend on so many assumptions, such as still having a boyfriend by then, or the both of you getting enough hours much less overtime, or not having to pay taxes.



The good part is that you have a goal. Start finding ways to make that happen, with the one assumption being that you may end up doing it all on your own and any help you get will be an nice surprise.

Answer 2

First, I applaud you for thinking seriously about the future. Now, a few things....You say you "have found a financial aid company that will pay for all the expenses" of cosmetology school. that doesn't sound right and I would suggest you look at that part more carefully. there are lots of ripoff artists that prey on ppl going to trade school. second, if you are going to school, you won't have the time or energy to work 48 hours a week. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

1) Age 16, don't make plans that involve a significant other. A lot can and will change in 2 years.



2) Your income estimates are way too high. 40 hours a week is full-time. If you are in school, you won't be able to work 40 hours a week. Also, remember, if you are working, Uncle Sam gets a chunk of your wages for taxes.

Answer 4

At your age don't plan around your b/f. Very few people ever end up together with people from high school.